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Kverkárnes

Highlands, Iceland934 m elevation

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Kverkárnes

Highlands, Iceland934 m elevation

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Kverkárnes rises to 934 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 118th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Closest town is Nesjahverfi, 72 km away.

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Kverkárnes is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.7672°N, 16.3075°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 934 m above sea level
Nearest town: Nesjahverfi — 72.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 279 km in a straight line
What else is close: 25 mapped places within 20 km

Kverkárnes weather and conditions

At Kverkárnes in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:00 (Iceland time): 0°C (feels like -4°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 05:43, sunset 20:29). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 09:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Kverkárnes

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Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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How do I get to Kverkárnes?

Kverkárnes is in Highlands. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland trailheads often need a 4×4, and some access roads only open in summer.

Can I hike Kverkárnes without a guide?

It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.

When is the best time to hike Kverkárnes?

June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.

How tall is Kverkárnes?

Kverkárnes is 934 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Skínandi

21 km·~25 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Töfrafoss

21 km·~25 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Sauðárfoss

27 km·~32 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Hverfandi

32 km·~38 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Víti

37 km·~44 min drive

Water hot spring

#2.Laugarvallalaug

37 km·~44 min drive

Water hot spring

#3.Víti Askja

37 km·~45 min drive

Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…

#4.Hveragil

43 km·~52 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli

16 km·~19 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#2.Snæfell

32 km·~38 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#3.Drekaskáli

33 km·~40 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#4.Drekaskáli Warden Cabin

33 km·~40 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F980 Kollumúlavegur

9.3 km·~11 min drive

One of Iceland's deepest river crossings

#2.F902 Kverkfjallaleið

15 km·~18 min drive

Kverkfjallaleið

#3.F905 Arnardalsleið

18 km·~21 min drive

The scenic route to Askja

#4.F985 Jökulvegur

19 km·~22 min drive

Zig-zag climb to glacier edge

4 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

78 km·~93 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

97 km·~116 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

101 km·~121 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

103 km·~123 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Nesjar

71 km·~86 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Möðrudalur

77 km·~92 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Höfn

77 km·~93 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hallormsstaður

82 km·~99 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

OpenStreetMapVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community